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Head of Research and Development

Food & Beverages

Heads of Research and Development are responsible for the Research and Development department. They take up ideas for new and further developments and initiate corresponding projects. They ensure improvements to products, processes, packaging, etc. They manage the employees in their own department and are in constant contact with other departments.

Entry
~CHF 48'000
CHF 4'000/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 58'000
CHF 4'833/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 70'760
CHF 5'897/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelCollege of Higher Education
Duration36 months

Your path to Head of Research and Development

Secondary School

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Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Basic training first

Work Experience1–2 years

Gain experience

College of Higher Education2–3 years

Advanced specialization

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Career Start

HF Diploma

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Starting salary: CHF 48'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics8/10
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🔬 Science8/10
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💻 IT6/10
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🔧 Manual2/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity8/10
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🤝 Social Contact7/10
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💪 Physical Demands2/10
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📈 Career Growth7/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)6/10
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AI Risk3/10
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